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How the Bank of Canada Shapes Your Mortgage Rate (and Why 2025 Feels So Tense)
Why every Canadian homeowner keeps one eye on the Bank of Canada Picture the Bank of Canada as the quiet conductor of a very loud orchestra. Eight times a year, the Bank raises (or lowers) a tiny baton called the…
Inflation vs. Interest Rates in Canada: What’s the Real Relationship?
nflation’s been the elephant in the room for a while now, especially if you’ve been grocery shopping lately or watching your mortgage payments inch up. But behind every jump in prices or sudden shift in borrowing costs lies a complicated…
The Top 10 Best Places to Live in Canada (2023 Edition)
Thinking about where in Canada you want to plant roots? With its massive landscape, multicultural population, and consistently high global quality-of-life rankings, Canada offers no shortage of amazing places to live. But the “best” place really depends on what you’re…
Understanding the Impact of the Latest Mortgage Interest Rate Changes in Canada
Why Mortgage Rates Are Front and Centre for Canadians Right Now If you’re thinking about buying a home or renewing your mortgage in Canada, there’s one thing you can’t ignore: interest rates. They’ve been all over the news — climbing,…
How Trump’s Tariffs Could Impact Canadian Mortgage Rates
Tariffs don’t just impact global trade—they ripple through to your mortgage payments too. As global politics continue to shift, trade policies are once again in the spotlight—this time, with renewed tension from south of the border. If former U.S. President…
Trump’s Tariff Threats Are Making Canadian Mortgage Rates Volatile — What You Should Know
Just when Canadians thought mortgage rates might finally start settling, new uncertainty is on the horizon. And this time, it’s not coming from the Bank of Canada — it’s coming from Washington. Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive stance on…
How Mark Carney’s Liberals Could Reshape Housing and Mortgages in Canada
With Mark Carney now leading a Liberal minority government, Canadians can expect housing to take centre stage in national policymaking. Carney’s economic credentials are unmatched, and his government has already rolled out bold new plans to speed up home construction,…
Which Canadian Cities Are Most Impacted by Bank of Canada Rate Hikes?
Since the Bank of Canada started hiking interest rates in 2022, the ripple effects have hit Canadian cities unevenly. While the goal is to tame inflation and cool overheated markets, the impact of these rate hikes isn’t one-size-fits-all. From Vancouver’s…
A Recap of 2022: Interest Rates, Housing Market, and Mortgages
2022 was a rollercoaster year for Canada’s housing and mortgage markets. It started with low rates and red-hot demand, and ended with cautious buyers, slashed home prices, and record-breaking interest rate hikes. In this article, we’ll look back at what…
A Year-End Review: Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices for Homeowners in the New Year
The end of the year is always a good time to reflect—and when you’re a homeowner in Canada, it’s also the perfect time to get ahead of what’s coming. With interest rates fluctuating, inflation still lingering, and many mortgage renewals…